Mallie, KY

KinderCare Hazard provides comprehensive early childhood education with research-based curriculum including phonics-based reading programs, STEM activities, and social-emotional development. The center features state-licensed teachers with specialized early childhood training, secure entry systems, and regular safety drills. Their learning environments include age-appropriate classrooms with hands-on learning centers, outdoor playgrounds, and nutritious meal programs. They serve families throughout the region including Mallie with flexible scheduling options and transportation services for school-age children.

Hindman Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood services with a focus on school readiness for low-income families throughout Knott County, including Mallie. The program employs certified early childhood educators and offers developmental screenings, health services, and family engagement activities. Their holistic approach includes nutritious meals, dental and medical care coordination, and parent education. The curriculum emphasizes literacy, math readiness, and social skills through play-based learning in safe, nurturing environments with low child-to-staff ratios.

Mountain Comprehensive Care's Knott County center offers integrated childcare services with specialized support for children with behavioral or developmental challenges. The facility features licensed early childhood educators, mental health professionals, and family support specialists working collaboratively. Their program includes trauma-informed care practices, inclusive classrooms, and individualized learning plans. The center provides transportation services, nutritional programs, and family advocacy while maintaining strong community partnerships throughout the region serving Mallie and surrounding communities.